Property profile

12 Bittern Drive

SG18 8DU

Biggleswade West

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Map showing 12 Bittern Drive, Biggleswade

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Estimated sale price

£465,000

Detached sold in Biggleswade West

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold27 Mar 2026
£440,000Change since last sale: +£27,000 (+6.1%)
Annualised change
+12% per yearCentral Bedfordshire annualised change (detached) since 2026: +1.1% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £391 per sq ft
£374 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£17 per sq ft (−4.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Biggleswade West
£500,000Estimate vs local median: −£33,000 (−6.7%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area116 m² / 1,249 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection23 Sept 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Mar 2026£440,000-

Local market

Property prices in Biggleswade West

Median price: £325,000
Price per sq ft: £390
Sales (last 12 months): 184
Typical range (middle 50%): £255K – £406K

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Biggleswade West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biggleswade West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£500,000£391
Semi-Detached60£375,000£386
Terraced68£286,250£411
Flats25£172,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biggleswade West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biggleswade West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379,995£170,000£291,000£232,500
2017£455,000£166,250£297,500£250,000
2018£429,995£245,000£305,000£249,995
2019£415,000£161,000£290,000£250,500
2020£430,000£167,000£300,000£250,000
2021£442,000£175,000£325,000£265,000
2022£460,000£187,500£350,000£290,000
2023£430,000£180,000£352,500£272,000
2024£456,500£177,000£365,000£272,500
2025£495,000£160,000£362,500£290,000
2026£450,000£180,000£355,000£277,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biggleswade West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biggleswade West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313£306£294£323
2017£323£321£306£325
2018£332£392£336£339
2019£351£286£323£314
2020£344£291£314£342
2021£365£290£346£360
2022£398£319£376£384
2023£386£298£378£396
2024£394£297£387£395
2025£385£288£388£413
2026£394£223£386£411
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biggleswade West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Biggleswade West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG18 8DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG18 8DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 20264, Bittern Drive, Biggleswade, SG18 8DUTerracedFreehold£305,000
27 Mar 202612, Bittern Drive, Biggleswade, SG18 8DUDetachedFreehold£440,000
18 Aug 20252, Bittern Drive, Biggleswade, SG18 8DUTerracedFreehold£300,000
24 Jul 202615, Mallard Walk, Biggleswade, SG18 8DYTerracedFreehold£149,637
10 Aug 20267, Osprey Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8DZTerracedFreehold£262,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Bittern Drive, BiggleswadeFreehold69 m²£300,000 (2025)
3, Bittern Drive, BiggleswadeFreehold77 m²£280,000 (2019)
4 Bittern Drive, BiggleswadeFreehold63 m²£305,000 (2026)
5, Bittern Drive, BiggleswadeFreehold62 m²£240,000 (2019)
6 Bittern Drive, Biggleswade, BiggleswadeFreehold56 m²£275,000 (2021)
7 Bittern Drive, BiggleswadeFreehold73 m²£270,000 (2023)
8, Bittern Drive, Biggleswade-71 m²-
10, Bittern Drive, BiggleswadeFreehold124 m²£235,000 (2010)
15, Bittern Drive, BiggleswadeFreehold112 m²£246,000 (2012)
16, Bittern Drive, BiggleswadeFreehold99 m²£185,000 (2003)

Area insights for SG18 8DU

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Overview

Postcode SG18 8DU is located in an urban city, within the Biggleswade West area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Biggleswade West area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Biggleswade West is £60,927 per year. The median sale price in Biggleswade West is £325,000 (around £390 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £255,000 and £406,250. The nearest station is Biggleswade, about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Biggleswade West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,165 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Biggleswade West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Biggleswade West is £60,927 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from SG18 8DU.

Flood risk

Medium

Biggleswade West near SG18 8DU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Biggleswade located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG18 8DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Biggleswade

N/A

Walking directions to Biggleswade

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
1,175.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.86(+37%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.5(-73%)
Vehicle crime
6.8(+55%)
Drugs
3.4(+18%)
Public order
2.27(-56%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
91.43%
Other White
13
5.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.82%
Bangladeshi
1
0.41%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
35.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
17.82%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.84%
No qualifications
22
10.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
47.12%
Owns with a mortgage
39
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.54%
Other social rented
3
2.88%
Shared ownership
1
0.96%
Total households: 104

Schools

In the SG18 8DU postcode area, located within Biggleswade West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG18 8DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE VC Lower SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miMiddle deemed primaryBiggleswade AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryLawnside AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SG18 8DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG18 8DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiBonds Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8AYWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLilbeaHigh Street, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0FBWalking directions to Lilbea
0.3 miIceland22 Market Place, Biggleswade, SG18 8ASWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miAsdaChurch Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JSWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miVK Convenience72 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0LJWalking directions to VK Convenience